Monarda media, also known as Purple Bergamot, Purple bee balm, and Horsemint is an absolutely stunning bee balm variety, but seeds for it can often be difficult to find.
With amazing pink to rich purple blooms, this native wildflower can grow up to 3 foot tall and is a TREMENDOUS pollinator plant attracting beneficial birds, bees and butterflies.
A small bed of these can provide enough nectar for hundreds of butterflies. They also have an amazing fragrance with a strong mint smell when crushed.
They're also deer resistant, have great value and are used in potpourri as well. This is a great monarda choice!
